Using Olaparib for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Official title: Clinical Outcomes of Use of Olaparib in Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer: An Observational Study
Run by Santa Chiara Hospital · NCT06783127 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how well the drug olaparib works for men with advanced prostate cancer who have specific genetic changes, to see if it helps them live longer and feel better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Santa Chiara Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Naples and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 11, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06783127 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients with BRCA mutant metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who are receiving olaparib treatment in clinical practice.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are currently enrolled in a clinical trial involving olaparib will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the overall survival and clinical outcomes of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who are treated with olaparib in a real-world clinical setting. It will analyze both retrospective and prospective data from multiple centers to identify predictive and prognostic factors associated with treatment outcomes. The study focuses specifically on patients with BRCA mutations, providing insights into the effectiveness of olaparib for this subgroup.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable information on the effectiveness of olaparib for improving survival in patients with advanced prostate cancer.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on olaparib for other cancers, this specific approach in mCRPC with a focus on BRCA mutations is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: BRCA mutant Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer patients treatment with olaparib in clinical practice Exclusion Criteria: Olaparib treatment in a clinical trial
Where it's running
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Sabrina Rossetti
Naples, Italy Recruiting -
Orazio Caffo
Trento, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Orazio Caffo, MD
- Email: orazio.caffo@apss.tn.it
- Phone: +390461902478
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.